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Does a seatbelt ticket go on your record in Illinois?
My friend was super distracted the other day and forgot to put his seatbelt on while running errands. Unfortunately, a police officer saw him and he got a ticket! He’s already had a few minor traffic tickets and is worried that this will affect his insurance rates. Does a seatbelt ticket go on your driving record in Illinois?
Amber Reed · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh no! Sounds like some seriously bad timing.
In some scenarios, a seatbelt ticket will go on your driving record in Illinois. It’s not a moving violation so there won’t be any points put on your friend’s license. But most sources report that if it’s a repeat violation or the fine goes unpaid, then it will appear on a driving record—and might affect insurance rates.
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